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Dessell Family History

Dessell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vessell, Hessell, Kessell, Wessell, Desselle, Dessel, Gesell, Bissell

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Where is the Dessell family from?

You can see how Dessell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dessell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dessell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dessell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dessell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dessell. 50% of Dessell men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Dessell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Dessell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Dessell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Dessell. For the veterans among your Dessell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dessell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dessell in 1964 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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